Montezuma Mining Company Ltd. announced that Mr. Mike Moore has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr. Moore is a mining engineer with 15 years experience from operations in Australia, South Africa, West Africa and Europe. He brings a wealth of mining experience to the senior management team and his appointment reflects a strategic shift for the company as it works towards a transition from exploration to production.

Mr. Moore's senior management experience includes the establishment of a new mineral sands mining operation in West Africa, operations management of mine service providers in the drilling and blasting sectors as well as project management for resource and mine contracting companies. Whilst working in Africa Mr. Moore was appointed to the board of Carnegie Minerals Gambia Ltd. Mr. Moore has worked on both open pit and underground mining projects including iron ore, gold, zircon, diamonds, tin and copper. Current Managing Director Mr. Justin Brown will transition into the position of Executive Director and will continue to play a major role in business development and in determining the strategic direction of the company, working closely with Mr. Moore.